The Westminster Library’s cooking demo this Saturday offers teens a chance to cook using hanami dango, a traditional Japanese sweet made from skewered rice flour dumplings.
For those interested in watching a free movie this weekend, the Fullerton Public Library is showing “Wicked: For Good” on Saturday, and the Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library is screening “To Catch a Thief” on Sunday.
These are just a handful of the many free events and activities happening throughout Orange County – funded by public tax dollars.
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Here are a few noteworthy free events happening this weekend.
Central Orange County
Cooking Demo
Teens are welcome to the Westminster Library to learn the basics of cooking with hanami dango.
No registration required.
When: March 28, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: 8180 13th St., Westminster, CA 92683
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 893-5057
Listen to Bagpipe Music
Missed the bagpipe performance from earlier this month at the Cypress Library? There is another chance to hear bagpipe music during a performance at Garden Grove Chapman Library this Saturday.
When: March 28, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: 9182 Chapman Ave., Garden Grove, CA 92841
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 539-2115
Over 50 Tennis Group
Intermediate and experienced tennis players over 50 years old are welcome to play matches in a group at the Woodbridge High School courts. .
Registration is required. The next session from April 4 to June 27 is also open for registration.
When: March 28, 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Where: 2 Meadowbrook Irvine, CA 92604
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the Lakeview Senior Center at (949) 724-6900
North Orange County
“Wicked: For Good” Screening
Enjoy a screening of the 2025 movie “Wicked: For Good” at the Fullerton Public Library’s main branch.
When: March 28, 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Where: 353 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, CA, US, 92832
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 738-6326
Butterfly Release
Participate in a release of butterflies at the East Anaheim Library. Attend a “release party” after with butterfly-themed crafts and snacks.
When: March 28, 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where: 8201 E Santa Ana Canyon Rd., Anaheim, CA 92808
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 765-3887
Fiber Arts Circle
Work in a group on a project during the Placentia Library District’s crochet and knitting circle.
When: March 28, 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Where: 411 E. Chapman Ave., Placentia CA 92870
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (714) 528-1906
Coastal Orange County
Movie at the Library
Enjoy a screening of the 1955 film “To Catch a Thief” at the Costa Mesa Donald Dungan Library.
When: March 29, 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Where: 1855 Park Ave., Costa Mesa, CA 92627
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library (949) 646-8845
Volunteer Newport Back Back Bay
Join Upper Newport Bay Nature Preserve staff and volunteers in restoring OC’s natural habitat. Activities can include non-native plant removal, watering, trash cleanup and more.
Registration is required.
When: March 28, 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Where: 2301 University Dr., Newport Beach, CA 92660
Cost: Free
For more details, contact resource specialist Emma Boulter at emma.boulter@ocparks.com or (657) 692-5401
Adult Craft
Work on a sun catcher craft at the Dana Point Library in the company of other adults. All materials will be provided and no registration is required to attend.
When: March 28, 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Where: 33841 Niguel Rd., Dana Point, CA 92629
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (949) 496-5517
South Orange County
Volunteer Outdoors
Spend time assisting with stewardship activities like removing weeds, hand watering, seed collecting and planting in Aliso & Wood Canyons Wilderness Park.
Registration is required.
When: March 28, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where: 150 Cedarbrook, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
Cost: Free
For more details, contact volunteer@lagunacanyon.org or dulce@lagunacanyon.org
Open Sewing Lab
Teens ages 14+ and adults are welcome to the Laguna Niguel Library’s open sewing lab. Receive support and inspiration for sewing projects.
Participants are asked to register by emailing ocpl.lagunaniguel@occr.ocgov.com or by calling the library.
When: March 28, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: 30341 Crown Valley Pkwy., Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
Cost: Free
For more details, contact the library at (949) 249-5252
Motivational Talk
Learn how to deal with life’s unknowns and the “power of possibility” from a certified grief educator during a talk at the Rancho Santa Margarita Library.
When: March 28, 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where: 30902 La Promesa, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
Cost: Free
For more details and to register, contact the library at (949) 459-6094
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